Paper Alchemy

Opening reception: January 13 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Lighthouse ArtCenter, 385 Tequesta Drive & 395 Seabrook Road Tequesta, FL

Lighthouse ArtCenter presents some of the finest metalsmiths in the country who have answered the invitation to use this unique material with endless possibilities to be featured in an exhibition which is traveling internationally.

Thurmanite® is a handcrafted material made entirely of layered recycled paper and eco-resin. Each layer is revealed through carving, sanding, and polishing. Having similar properties to hardwoods, it is used in a wide variety of jewelry and home accessories and has potential for so much more...

The following are images of all of the artworks currently included in the Paper Alchemy exhibition. After confirming their invitation to join the exhibition, each participant was sent a piece of Thurmanite (sometimes custom-made from provided materials) to incorporate into their final creation. Some opted to create a single piece, a series, or a couple different approaches. Hover over each image for more information on the piece, or click to see the work enlarged:

Boris Bally, “Aqueous meditation” (Thurmanite®, .925 silver and stainless steel wire), 1-3/16” (3 cm) x 6” (15.2 cm) x 5/8” deep (1.5 cm), August 18, 2021, $1900

Boris Bally, “Aqueous meditation” (Thurmanite®, .925 silver and stainless steel wire), 1-3/16” (3 cm) x 6” (15.2 cm) x 5/8” deep (1.5 cm), August 18, 2021, $1900

Nur Balkır, “Piling Up” (Ink pen on Thurmanite®), 5.5” x 5.5”, 2014, $600

Nur Balkır, “Piling Up” (Ink pen on Thurmanite®), 5.5” x 5.5”, 2014, $600

Boris Bally, “Aqueous meditation” (Thurmanite®, .925 silver and stainless steel wire), 1-3/16” (3 cm) x 6” (15.2 cm) x 5/8” deep (1.5 cm), August 18, 2021, $1900

Boris Bally, “Aqueous meditation” (Thurmanite®, .925 silver and stainless steel wire), 1-3/16” (3 cm) x 6” (15.2 cm) x 5/8” deep (1.5 cm), August 18, 2021, $1900

Jesse Bert, “By the Salish Sea” (Bronze, 22K gold, silver, plastic, copper, Thurmanite®, leather, re-purposed materials), 14 x 8 x 1cm, 2021, $975

Jesse Bert, “By the Salish Sea” (Bronze, 22K gold, silver, plastic, copper, Thurmanite®, leather, re-purposed materials), 14 x 8 x 1cm, 2021, $975

Harlan Butt, “Layer Vessel” (copper, enamel, silver, Thurmanite®), 9.5 x 15 x 15 cm, 2021, $2000.00.

Harlan Butt, “Layer Vessel” (copper, enamel, silver, Thurmanite®), 9.5 x 15 x 15 cm, 2021, $2000.00.

Jessica Calderwood, “Blind Spot (brooch)” (Enamel, copper, brass, glass micro beads, Thurmanite®, stainless steel, resin), 7cm x 5cm x .5cm, 2021, $600

Jessica Calderwood, “Blind Spot (brooch)” (Enamel, copper, brass, glass micro beads, Thurmanite®, stainless steel, resin), 7cm x 5cm x .5cm, 2021, $600

Andy Cooperman, “Atlas” (Carved Thurmanite®, sterling, stainless, 18k, pearls), 2” x 3”, 2021, $4500

Andy Cooperman, “Atlas” (Carved Thurmanite®, sterling, stainless, 18k, pearls), 2” x 3”, 2021, $4500

Marilyn da Silva, “Carry On: Destination X” (Sterling silver, copper, steel, Thurmanite®, garnet, wood, magnet, gesso, colored pencil), 1”h x 3 1/2”w x 3”d (suitcase), 1”h x 10”w x 10”d (display), 2021, $2500. Photo Credit: M. Lee Fatherree. Courtesy of Mobilia Gallery

Marilyn da Silva, “Carry On: Destination X” (Sterling silver, copper, steel, Thurmanite®, garnet, wood, magnet, gesso, colored pencil), 1”h x 3 1/2”w x 3”d (suitcase), 1”h x 10”w x 10”d (display), 2021, $2500. Photo Credit: M. Lee Fatherree. Courtesy of Mobilia Gallery

Bob Ebendorf, "Family Heirloom" (brooch, mixed media), 3.25”, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, "Family Heirloom" (brooch, mixed media), 3.25”, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, “From the Forest" (brooch, mixed media), 3.5” x 2.5”, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, “From the Forest" (brooch, mixed media), 3.5” x 2.5”, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, "Gold and Black" (brooch, mixed media), 3” diameter, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, "Gold and Black" (brooch, mixed media), 3” diameter, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, "Blue Ring around the flower bed" (Brooch, mixed media), 2” diameter, 2021, $150

Bob Ebendorf, "Blue Ring around the flower bed" (Brooch, mixed media), 2” diameter, 2021, $150

Umut Demirgüç Thurman, “Lotus Bloom” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver), 2.25” x 5.75”, 2013, NFS

Umut Demirgüç Thurman, “Lotus Bloom” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver), 2.25” x 5.75”, 2013, NFS

Dan DiCaprio, “Differential” (Ebony, Thurmanite®, Silver), 3” x 1” x 1.5”, 2021, $1000

Dan DiCaprio, “Differential” (Ebony, Thurmanite®, Silver), 3” x 1” x 1.5”, 2021, $1000

Christian Fagerlund, “Untitled” (Graphite, ballpoint pen, and white gel pen on Thurmanite®), 4 x 6”, 2021, $500

Christian Fagerlund, “Untitled” (Graphite, ballpoint pen, and white gel pen on Thurmanite®), 4 x 6”, 2021, $500

Teresa Faris, “CWaB: Lien #23” (Sterling silver, Thurmanite®, birch, wood altered by a bird, reclaimed Comfy Perch™), 8"x 3.5" x 1", 2021, $500

Teresa Faris, “CWaB: Lien #23” (Sterling silver, Thurmanite®, birch, wood altered by a bird, reclaimed Comfy Perch™), 8"x 3.5" x 1", 2021, $500

Motoko Furuhashi, Residence

Leah Hardy, “Soliloquy: Hope” (Hydraulic-pressed and fabricated copper and brass; cast bronze; Thurmanite®; enamel; patina; pigment; PC7 epoxy), 8.5” x 4.25” x 6.25”, 2021, Price Available Upon Request

Leah Hardy, “Soliloquy: Hope” (Hydraulic-pressed and fabricated copper and brass; cast bronze; Thurmanite®; enamel; patina; pigment; PC7 epoxy), 8.5” x 4.25” x 6.25”, 2021, Price Available Upon Request

Nicole Jacquard, “Owls Don’t Blink” (Thurmanite®, silver, acrylic, pearls, silver, chalcedony, quartz, paper, mica), 11 x 1.5 x 7.5cm, 2021, $1200

Nicole Jacquard, “Owls Don’t Blink” (Thurmanite®, silver, acrylic, pearls, silver, chalcedony, quartz, paper, mica), 11 x 1.5 x 7.5cm, 2021, $1200

Nicole Jacquard, Wail Of The Lonely Wench

Nicole Jacquard, “Old Lovers Ghost” (Thurmanite®, silver, acrylic, peridot, emerald agate, paper, mica), 12 x 1.5 x 13cm, 2021

Nicole Jacquard, “Old Lovers Ghost” (Thurmanite®, silver, acrylic, peridot, emerald agate, paper, mica), 12 x 1.5 x 13cm, 2021

Lisa Johnson, “Psychedelic Snails, Necklace” (Sterling Silver, Thurmanite®, Epoxy 330 (jewelry grade, non-yellowing), 26.5 cm x 16 cm x 1.25 cm (folds in on itself), 8/10/2021, $600

Lisa Johnson, “Psychedelic Snails, Necklace” (Sterling Silver, Thurmanite®, Epoxy 330 (jewelry grade, non-yellowing), 26.5 cm x 16 cm x 1.25 cm (folds in on itself), 8/10/2021, $600

Jennifer Kane, “Enmeshment” (Thurmanite®, copper wire, wood frame), 9” x 9” x .75”, July 4, 2021, $500

Jennifer Kane, “Enmeshment” (Thurmanite®, copper wire, wood frame), 9” x 9” x .75”, July 4, 2021, $500

Sarah Loch-Test, “Geolithic Necklace” (Bronze, Copper, Enamel, China Paint, Thurmanite®), 2021, $350

Sarah Loch-Test, “Geolithic Necklace” (Bronze, Copper, Enamel, China Paint, Thurmanite®), 2021, $350

Ana M. Lopez, “Blue Dahlia” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver, fine silver), 2.25 x 2.25 x .25”, 2021, $520

Ana M. Lopez, “Blue Dahlia” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver, fine silver), 2.25 x 2.25 x .25”, 2021, $520

Alison Pack, “What Was” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver), 4” x 2”, 2021, $1200

Alison Pack, “What Was” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver), 4” x 2”, 2021, $1200

Alison Pack, The Only Constant is Change: A Milagro for a Worried Heart” (Thurmanite®, Copper, Silver, Pearls, Cubic Zirconia and Acrylic Paint), 2.5” long x 3.5” wide, 2021, $1200

Alison Pack, The Only Constant is Change: A Milagro for a Worried Heart” (Thurmanite®, Copper, Silver, Pearls, Cubic Zirconia and Acrylic Paint), 2.5” long x 3.5” wide, 2021, $1200

Mary Hallam Pearse, “Petals” (Thurmanite® and Sterling Silver), 14”x 2.25”x 1.25”, 2021, $250

Mary Hallam Pearse, “Petals” (Thurmanite® and Sterling Silver), 14”x 2.25”x 1.25”, 2021, $250

Ms. Nancy Politsch, “Men at Work” (Thurmanite® and hand painted people and stand), 2”x1.25”x.75”, 6/1/2021, NFS

Ms. Nancy Politsch, “Men at Work” (Thurmanite® and hand painted people and stand), 2”x1.25”x.75”, 6/1/2021, NFS

Chris Ramsay, “Paradise May Be Found Within” (Thurmanite®, 1930’s Compass, Brass, Steel, Pigmented Patination), 2021, Price Available Upon Request

Chris Ramsay, “Paradise May Be Found Within” (Thurmanite®, 1930’s Compass, Brass, Steel, Pigmented Patination), 2021, Price Available Upon Request

Marissa Saneholtz, “Heirloom” (Custom Thurmanite® made using a romance comic from the childhood collection of Karen Saneholtz, fresh water pearls, silk, sterling silver), 19” long strand, August 2021, $450

Marissa Saneholtz, “Heirloom” (Custom Thurmanite® made using a romance comic from the childhood collection of Karen Saneholtz, fresh water pearls, silk, sterling silver), 19” long strand, August 2021, $450

Lauren Selden, “Living in the Now, Now” (Sterling silver, Thurmanite®), 2” x 1.5” x 3/8”, 18” chain, 2021, $1900

Lauren Selden, “Living in the Now, Now” (Sterling silver, Thurmanite®), 2” x 1.5” x 3/8”, 18” chain, 2021, $1900

Jason Stein, “Chronostatic Relic” (Thurmanite®, Copper, Brass, Sterling Silver, Green Sapphires), 4.75” H x 1.5”W x 1”D, (12cm H x 3.5cm W x 3cm D), 2021, $1175

Jason Stein, “Chronostatic Relic” (Thurmanite®, Copper, Brass, Sterling Silver, Green Sapphires), 4.75” H x 1.5”W x 1”D, (12cm H x 3.5cm W x 3cm D), 2021, $1175

Demitra Thomloudis, “Repeat” (Brass, powder coat, steel, Thurmanite®, toner transfer, sharpie marker, paint), 2021, $600

Demitra Thomloudis, “Repeat” (Brass, powder coat, steel, Thurmanite®, toner transfer, sharpie marker, paint), 2021, $600

Stewart W Thomson, “DREAM EXPLORE LIVE” (Image is printed on aluminum. Lapel Pins are carved Thurmanite® cabochons, and patinated fine silver. Metal pin and clutch. Armatures are patinated, and painted silver.) Metal Print: 15” x 10” x 0.75”, Lapel Pins range from: 1.0” - 0.75” x 0.75” x 0.75”, 2021, NFS

Stewart W Thomson, “DREAM EXPLORE LIVE” (Image is printed on aluminum. Lapel Pins are carved Thurmanite® cabochons, and patinated fine silver. Metal pin and clutch. Armatures are patinated, and painted silver.) Metal Print: 15” x 10” x 0.75”, Lapel Pins range from: 1.0” - 0.75” x 0.75” x 0.75”, 2021, NFS

James Thurman, “Morality Belt Buckle: Greed” (Thurmanite®, aluminum, brass, sterling silver, enamel, painted miniature (Reaper 03518 sculpted by Kevin Williams), cubic zirconia, corundum, spinel doublets, microhardware), .75" x 3.75" x 1”, 2021, $600. Photography by Tim Marek.

James Thurman, “Morality Belt Buckle: Greed” (Thurmanite®, aluminum, brass, sterling silver, enamel, painted miniature (Reaper 03518 sculpted by Kevin Williams), cubic zirconia, corundum, spinel doublets, microhardware), .75" x 3.75" x 1”, 2021, $600. Photography by Tim Marek.

Ayşegül Türemen, “Bir Haber Uçurdum Dünyaya (I have a message for the world)” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver, braided cord), 2021, $150

Ayşegül Türemen, “Bir Haber Uçurdum Dünyaya (I have a message for the world)” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver, braided cord), 2021, $150

Dr. Katharina Vones, “Aquilegia Thurmanitia” (Thurmanite®, PLA, Silicone, Chameleon Nano Flakes, Steel), 2021, $1100

Dr. Katharina Vones, “Aquilegia Thurmanitia” (Thurmanite®, PLA, Silicone, Chameleon Nano Flakes, Steel), 2021, $1100

Jennifer Wells, “Traverse” (Brooch: Sterling silver, Thurmanite®), 2021, $590

Jennifer Wells, “Traverse” (Brooch: Sterling silver, Thurmanite®), 2021, $590

Wayne Werner, "Owlsley Was My Paperboy" (Pendant: Thurmanite®, Silver, Mokume Gane (Cooper And Brass) Ceylon Sapphire), 3 1/2"H X 1 1/4w X 1/2"D, 2021 (The Day Bob Weir Redeemed Himself At Woodstock), $550

Wayne Werner, "Owlsley Was My Paperboy" (Pendant: Thurmanite®, Silver, Mokume Gane (Cooper And Brass) Ceylon Sapphire), 3 1/2"H X 1 1/4w X 1/2"D, 2021 (The Day Bob Weir Redeemed Himself At Woodstock), $550

Gina Westergard, “Ripples” (Copper, Thurmanite®, Encaustic, 24K Gold Leaf, Composition Gold Leaf, Enamel Paint), 8.5” x 8.5” x 1”, 2021, $1200

Gina Westergard, “Ripples” (Copper, Thurmanite®, Encaustic, 24K Gold Leaf, Composition Gold Leaf, Enamel Paint), 8.5” x 8.5” x 1”, 2021, $1200

Ellen Wieske, “The Queen of Ring” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver, glass), 10cm x 8cm x 2cm, 2021, $950.00

Ellen Wieske, “The Queen of Ring” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver, glass), 10cm x 8cm x 2cm, 2021, $950.00

Sandra Wilson, “Keematee Brooch” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver and 24ct gold foil), 52mm x 72mm x 6mm, 2021, $950

Sandra Wilson, “Keematee Brooch” (Thurmanite®, sterling silver and 24ct gold foil), 52mm x 72mm x 6mm, 2021, $950